We decided to stop in for lunch. We sat down immediately - the staff was nice. Fox's has a HUGE selection of hot & cold sandwiches (including burgers) - along with a slew of classic Jewish deli small dishes, soups and desserts. I had the Risky Brisket - the caramelized onions were so good. The serving was huge, and it comes with chips. Of course, we didn't shy away from the side of Cajun fries - which were cooked perfectly! Three of us were able to share one serving of them. We grabbed some Canolis on the way out. Slightly expensive for a deli - but worth a stop in. read more

It's tough to find a real Jewish, New York deli, but this place is as good as it gets. The matzo ball soup is the best I ever had. I finished off my meal with a reuben and kinish and they were fantastic, homemade, and huge. I was completely satisfied. This is as good as it gets. read more

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Tough to find. Tucked in a plaza. Decor has a cool retro feel, which I really liked. Foodwise- I ordered a cabbage role. Wow it was delicious! Very similar to what my Polish grandma used to make, so I enjoyed those quite a bit. The best part was the bread that accompanied the cabbage roll... a delicious Rye.... ended up soaking up the cabbage roll juice with it. For my entree, I had the Reuben. I have had better, but it was still good and totally edible. It is piled high and served with chips. The corned beef itself wasn't as flavorful as I have had in other places and it was definitely lacking in thousand island dressing. Really liked the caricature drawings on the walls.. particularly the one of Donald Trump. Wouldn't go out of my way to come back, but enjoyed it well enough. read more

Solid Jewish style deli in Rochester... started with the "family recipe" chopped liver ap - it was REALLY good, nice liver flavor, finely chopped egg, a great starter for this kinda place. Lots of sandwich choices, as long as you like Corned Beef and/or Pastrami (they have others too but these are heavily featured). Each of the sandwiches have a "clever" name... The "Slaw and Order" came with corned beef, turkey, cole slaw and russian dressing on toast - it was nice. I will definately go back often. read more

Sweet meaty-ness...... Reuben was deliciously tender. ...and love me tender, hot pastrami and brisket topped w boss sauce and cole slaw served on a roll. Full sour pickle was a little mushed. Cajun fries ehh out of a bag. read more

I was expecting a bit more after some people built it up a bit, but the food wasn't the greatest. I got a grilled chicken sandwich, not their specialty, and it was nothing special. The chicken didn't seem to be very good quality. Matzah ball soup was okay, but not the best either. I went back one other time and I forgot what I had - bad sign. It was some sandwich that was okay, maybe tuna w/ red peppers? If you like old people though, they have TONS here. All types too, the super old, very old, and just regular old. Not that there is anything wrong with that, I just was shocked to be surrounded by so many elderly people at once. I think they're planning something..... read more

Old fashioned food with wonderful efficient service the owner let us in early so we wouldn't get cold read more

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I was really excited for some deli food when I visited Fox's recently and left a little disappointed. The matzah ball soup I ordered was not served as I know it, their take on the soup is two matzah balls in chicken broth, no vegetables, noodles, etc.. I I also had the Reuben which was good. I'd like to go back for some takeout of their baked goods. read more

All I can say is "wow" I really enjoyed this place! The sandwich I had was absolutely fantastic! I would tell you the name of it but can't remember as there were so many things and unique names on the menu. The person I was with said the food was always good and they had never had a bad meal. The hours are short so make sure you check them prior to heading out for it. The service was really good as well, quick, attentive and friendly. This will end up being a spot for me any time I am in the area. read more

I have literally been coming here my whole life. I have never had a bad meal, service is great and food is like nothing else. Fill your belly with family, eat here. I had three corned beef sandwiches on a tootsie, like nothing else anywhere. Loved it read more

Very nice service, owners on premises, had latkes which were hot and tasty; my husband said Reuben was very good and I had turkey sandwich on rye, grilled. Very tasty sandwiches!! Clean and happy atmosphere:-) read more

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Food is good they have a great pastrami sandwich and very good matzo ball soup.

This place has really gone downhill. Went for lunch with a friend. We ordered the potato pancakes, the stuffed cabbage, and the spinach & feta knish. All were disappointing. The potato pancakes were probably the worst. They were just mashed potatoes formed into a pancake and fried. That is NOT how a real potato pancake is made. Real potato pancakes incorporate shredded potatoes, onion, a little flour, and possibly a little egg to hold them together. The stuffed cabbage was pretty much tasteless. The spinach & feta filling in the knish was good but the knish pastry was totally wrong. Frankly I couldn't tell what it was -- something thin and white -- not what a real knish is like. Definitely won't be going back here again. read more

Great Reuben! Thin sliced corned beef grilled to perfection! Honestly, never a bad meal ever from Fox's. Whether it is the latkas or sandwiches or desserts everything is wonderful and made with love. My only regret is that it took me so long to find them. read more

this is the cutest diner i have ever seen. they have beautiful customer service that makes you feel right at home. im so sad that they're closing read more

Fox's is incredibly authentic. From the diner-style table service to the deli counter ordering, it's one of a kind in Rochester. This throwback has been serving generations for, well, generations. I love it. I miss it. It's a jewel of the local scene and highly underrated. If you find yourself in this city it's worth the visit. You won't be sorry. read more

Great food! Mish mosh is the best. Any one coming from out of town makes be bring them there. Everyone's favorite.

This is a great spot for lunch and my biggest complaint is that they aren't open for dinners! I've had the pleasure of dining here and ordering takeout on many occasions over the years since my office is very closeby. This review will focus on the vegetarian and fish items, but my coworkers rave about the reuben and everyone loves ryeman sandwiches. The "Cheesy like Sunday Morning" grilled cheese is just dynamite if you like mustard and onions. It's the perfect hearty meal for a cold winter day in Rochester, especially if you visit on a Friday and order a cup of the clam chowder which is really excellent. One of the best chowders in the area along with the Crab Shack (not Joe's Crab Shack). The vegetarian sandwiches are all really good, the salads are plentiful, and the desserts are fantastic especially the cannoli! The staff are really friendly and quick since this place is accustomed to dealing with the lunch rush. You can eat a sit down meal here and be out the door within 30 minutes, although if you arrive at noon during the rush hour, you may sometimes have to wait for a table. read more

Fox's Deli - Delicious, hearty clam chowder - Soup Near Me - Rochester, New York

Had lunch here today, terrific food. I had the egg salad sandwich on multigrain bread and a cup of the cold borscht with sour cream. My son ordered clam chowder and a chicken salad on rye with bacon on top with caramelized onions. Everything was wonderful, the egg salad reminded me of my mother's cooking, everybody was friendly including a very pleasant waitress. read more

I've been to Fox's a few times. Great place to go to satisfy your craving for a reuben sandwich. The matzoh ball soup is bland, and the knish is also pretty uninspired. But the reuben is very solid and so is the New York, New York featuring corned beef, pastrami, coleslaw and russian dressing. Wash it down with a loganberry phosphate soda. read more

Best sandwich I've had in eons...called the Good Fella. So fresh! Such a friendly and funny staff!! I will return with my family.

Had lunch here today for the 1st time in many years. The food was very good. We had the soup, sandwich's and strudel. The friendly service from Pam K was excellent. Bought bread,cold cuts and baked goods at the counter on the way out. Will be back soon to try out some of the other choices on the menu. A real NY deli right here in Rochester. read more

Stopped by while riding the Erie Canal with my friend Gretchen. She said it was the best deli in Rochester. Boy was she right. Had a Reuben sandwich that was piled high with meat. The toasted rye was great. All in in it took two hands to hold this monster. Then I teased the waitress about the lack of meat. She said someone recently finished a double sandwich. Hard to believe. Also ordered a cup of Dads home made chowder and again stepped in it as I asked if "Dad really made it" our waitress a lovely young girl informed me that her dad did in fact make the soup. It was delicious. Next time I get to Rochester will head to Fox's. A great place. read more

Stopped in today for a rare treat. Had the corned beef Reuben and a pint of Matzo Ball soup which was outstanding! The menu offers a wide variety. Service was quick and friendly. Many places pretend to be authentic neighborhood delis but Fox's is the real deal. The only to Fox's is their limited hours, 11am-3pm Monday through Saturday. read more

Stopped on our way though to pennsylvania. Had the mishmash soup. It was a combination of matzoh ball,kreplach,noodles and rice. Just right for a rainy afternoon. Also had pastrami on rye. Bread was made there and the real thing. Waitresses also the real thing read more

Just a great restaurant that's been family run for over 85 years. Wonderful homemade food and wonderful staff.

My favorite deli. I always go for matzah or Mish mosh soup. The chicken broth is clear and light -- perfect food when you feel under the weather. If I'm really hungry I have classic rueben with a generous potion of tender, thinly sliced corned beef. Love it!! read more

Absolutely hands down the best rueben in the Rochester area I have also had the pastrami and chicken both auwesome but my favorite is the Rueben read more

Get the Reuben. And if you're really hungry, order a side of pickles and a knish. If you're more adventurous, try the beef tongue sandwich (kinda pricey) or the chopped liver. I also have to say I'm a big fan of the names of these sandwiches. Oh, and "vegetarian" here means anything that doesn't have beef/pork/chicken, such as a salmon burger or a fish sandwich, which is hilarious. read more

I was in the area at an appt and had to hurry to pick something up for lunch to go back to work so I checked in with Yelp and BAM! Fox's, which is a place I'd wanted to try for some time! In a non descript strip mall, with a tiny store front, I was completely surprised when I walked in and found not only a deli but a seating/dining area of booths in the back. It was about 1:30 pm on a Thursday afternoon and they were doing a brisk business both in the seating area and in the take out deli area. I placed my order to go: I'm in a NYC style deli and felt I HAD to go traditional so I ordered the NyNy, hold the Russian dressing (this was under the hot sandwich area of the very large board listing all their offerings) and I'd heard I shouldn't miss out on the knish's so I opted for the spinach and feta of the two choices that day. OMG... the NyNy, I assumed, would be grilled like a Rueben but it was warm corned beef with slightly sweet slaw on regular rye bread and it was out of this world delicious!! The slight sweetness of that slaw was just an amazing accompaniment to the corned beef and that rye... just amazing. That knish? Warm, soft dough filled with spinach and feta that I couldn't stop eating in the car!! My order came out super quickly even though it was so busy and the people were very friendly. THey had a case full of sweets.. cookies, pastries, etc In front and after I placed my order and paid I was mad I didn't make a few choices out of there. I cannot wait to go back and try more items! There were a few items I had no idea what they were (I'm sure they are probably typical Jewish deli staples) and am dying to be able to sit and take my time and ask...go try that corned beef people!!! I want one now!!! read more

I enjoyed this place. There are veggie options here, which is a plus. The service staff is super nice. They have a nice selection of baked goods, which looked totally delicious and I want to try next time I go. read more

The only reason I'm not giving them 5 stars is because they are selfishly open so few hours!! They need to expand their hours and share their perfect restaurant and deli with so much more of the world. The service is super friendly, I was even offered a free brownie when I'd mentioned I'd never had one of theirs. How gracious! I'd love to be a more regular patron of Fox's but it's so hard to get there when they're open. Sad face. read more

Loved it!! I knew that had been in business a long time and I see why. Everything was homemade and super tasty. I took my parents there and they both really enjoyed their lunch. Our order included tomato soup, a chicken salad sandwich,an egg salad sandwich, and the Reuben. All tasty, and reasonably priced. Great lunch spot and I will definitely be returning! read more

My first time visiting the fox deli and it will be my last. The server was very rude interrupting me four times while I tried to order a cheeseburger she was so rude I asked to speak to the manager or owner. She sent the owner over when I explained to about her service he said maybe she is having a bad day. I guess they think it is ok to treat their customers badly because they are having a bad day. I will be sure to tell everyone about my visit and what they think good service is. read more

Disappointed. Bread was terribly bland. Meats didn't taste fresh. This was my third attempt at lunch there and I am getting tired of waiting for the great experience everyone is promising me! read more

Fox's is a regular stop for us that is ALWAYS enjoyable. They are famous for their Rueben, but don't overlook the other sandwiches. I have recently been trying others and have yet to be disappointed. If you haven't been to Fox's, do yourself a favor and go! Don't forget Mish Mosh soup and a homemade dessert. The service is fantastic and be sure to say hi to Shelly Fox read more

Not impressed. 3 sandwiches, one which was from the kids menu, a cup of soup, and side of fries ran us 50 bucks! Everything was mediocre at best, including the service. We had to ask the waitress for every little thing instead of her checking in. Makes for a frustrating and super expensive lunch. read more

Have been wanting to try this place for a while based on great Ruben reviews. My girlfriend and I were both disappointed. The vegetable soup was so bland and pretty sure they used canned vegetables. I had the Ruben which was just ok. The real issue I had was the low quality of meat. It was also really small for $10. She had a turkey Ruben. The turkey was good but the sandwich as a whole was average. Not sure how this place gets such good reviews based on the average food and pretty high prices. read more

Your Sandwhich will not look anything like the photo you see here, and if you say anything, they get rude. Way better sandwhichs else where, far better service anywhere else. read more

Best deli in town that I have found since moving here. Super friendly staff, 90% older women. They are there because they want to be not because they have to be which is always a plus. Sandwiches are great, for some reason I always want to try something new but end up getting the same thing. Lots of options. French fries are good too. If you want a great deli sandwich Fox's wont let you down. ( I just wish it was closer ) read more